This is what 1 year after WLS looks like!

Deanna798
on 8/4/16 7:50 am

RNY on 08/04/15

Today is my 1 year surgiversary. My journey has been interesting, to say the least. I had an easy recovery, and fast weight loss early out, but at about 6 months post op it got really, really hard. The head issues really started to get to me and I've been fighting tooth and nail to stay on track ever since. Destpite my struggles, I regret nothing about this journey.

I am so thankful that I found OH before surgery. It has given me the resources I need to deal with the issues as they arrive. I can't imagine having to deal with head hunger, food addiction or just plain food boredom without all of you people to support me and keep me on my toes.

One year down and a lifetime to go. I hope to make that journey with you all by my side. A special shout out to the Hags for smacking me around and then giving me a big hug to keep me on track. Don't change, ever.

Here are some pics to show the journey:

May 2015

In the hospital after surger 8/2015

July 2016

June 2016

July 2015

April 2016

February 2016

December 2015

it's a real pain in the booty to try to get them posted in any type of order, so I just posted the month over each picture.

Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. ~Proverbs 19:20

(deactivated member)
on 8/4/16 8:10 am - CA

RNY on 04/13/01

Deanna, congratulations on your awesome achievements. You have come a long way and you look amazing. Thanks for being so open about your journey and sharing it with us all here at OH.

Wishing you continued success and long term maintenance.

~Nik

IamevilHomer
on 8/4/16 8:11 am

VSG on 06/01/16

You look great and so much younger too! Keep posting about your journey it is inspiring.

Shel25
on 8/4/16 8:11 am

Congratulations! Job well done!!!! It isn't easy to string all the months together, for sure.

I especially loved the 4/2016 pic which shows you wearing the same dress as that lovely girl. First of all, you look great. But maybe more importantly, how cool that you had the option to shop for that dress! Terrific NSV.

Enjoy the journey :)

Shel

HW:361 SW:304 (VSG 12/04/2014)Mo 1:-32 Mo 2:-13.5 Mo 3: -13.5 Mo 4 -9.5 Mo 5: -15 Mo 6: -15 Mo 7: -13.5 Mo 8: -17 Mo 9: -13 Mo 10: -12.5 11/3/2015 Healthy BMI Reached! Mo 11: -9 Mo 12: -8 12/27/2015 Goal Weight Reached!

Kathy S.
on 8/4/16 8:13 am - InTheBurbs, XX

RNY on 08/29/04 with

Hi Deanna,

Look at your beautiful self! You have done an amazing job! We are doing the Happy Dance with you!

Who said nothing worth while was never easy. Someone posted a thread about mantras. I love yours "1 year down and a lifetime to go"! We are here for you always and thank you for paying it forward.

HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125

RW:190 - CW:130

mute
on 8/4/16 8:18 am

RNY on 03/23/15

Congratulations on being a year out!! You've done so well and I know you're going to continue to do that well since you're so determined :)

Melinda

HW: 377 SW: 362 CW:131

TOTAL LOSS: 249 pounds

Dee R.
on 8/4/16 8:28 am - CA

Congrats Deanna!! You look fantastic!!!!

Sparklekitty, Science-Loving Derby Hag
on 8/4/16 8:29 am

RNY on 08/05/19

You kick ass. :-D

Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!

Ashley in Belgium
on 8/4/16 8:41 am, edited 8/4/16 1:42 am - Belgium

RNY on 08/08/13

You are so totally rocking your RNY Deanna! Way to kick ass and take names.

Well done friend - we are all better off for you sticking it out around here. Keep on doing what your doing - you are worth the effort it takes to stay the course!

Ash